You can write a little and can draw a little, but there's necessarily a limitation on both in a comic strip, since it appears in such a tiny space. Stephan Pastis appearcomicdraw Change image and share on social
I know I can always draw, but I actually love the writing the most. Stephan Pastis drawlovewrite Change image and share on social
When you do anything creative, you really have to live entirely in that world. I think my ability to do that is what makes me such a bad dinner guest. I'm always looking over someone's shoulder, taking in stuff around the room, immersed in the world of whatever I'm writing about, and keeping the characters completely in my head. Stephan Pastis abilitybadcharacter share on social
Sticking to my schedule, I've gotten over seven months ahead, which allowed me to write a 'Pearls Before Swine' movie script for the big screen. Stephan Pastis aheadallowbig Change image and share on social
I never feel burdened or overwhelmed by my work. People tell you to find something you love for a career, and I have. That makes me feel very lucky. Stephan Pastis burdencareerfeel Change image and share on social
If you're from a certain generation, you basically learn to read with 'Peanuts.' It's sort of the template for the modern strip. Its influence ceased to be noticed because it's in everything. Stephan Pastis basicallyceasegeneration Change image and share on social
You can't just count on becoming a syndicated cartoonist. I actually tried to calculate the odds once, and the best I could come up with is a 1-in-36,000 chance. And the odds of getting hit by lightning are 1 in 7,900 - which kind of shows how long those odds are. Stephan Pastis 000calculatecartoonist share on social
For me, going to Minneapolis is like going to Mecca. Stephan Pastis meccaminneapolis Change image and share on social
This is every creative person's dream - a hobby that I'm lucky enough to get paid for. Stephan Pastis creativedreamhobby Change image and share on social